Asturias Travel & Vacation Guide

In Gijón you can find Acuario de Gijon, a great place for some family fun. If you are interested in sea life, you will certainly enjoy walking around at this aquarium looking at all different species.

Right in the middle of the city you will find Calle Uria. This is the main shopping street in Oviedo, a great place for strolling in beautiful surroundings, and of course for shopping.

Oviedo’s Cathedral combines Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance elements. Its 15th-century spire looms over a medieval basilica built by the first prince of Asturias. The cathedral as a whole was finally completed in the 16th century, after more than 250 years of construction work. The main altarpiece, depicting the life of Christ, is in Flemish Gothic style. The cloister is home to the Diocesan Museum, with a number of important archaeological relics.

This is an international cultural centre designed by the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. Centro Niemeyer is his first work in Spain and it is well visited by relevant personalities of the cultural world such as Nobel prize-winner Woyle Soyinka and famous actors like Kevin Spacey and Brad Pitt. Woody Allen has also included bits of it in his first film in Spain, Vicky Cristina Barcelona from 2008.

During the 9th century this was the largest church in Spain and although now dwarfed by later and greater buildings, it remains of great significance in the history of Spanish religious architecture. The church is well worth a visit, especially for its magnificent array of gorgeously coloured murals.

This is one of Oviedo’s oldest buildings, founded in 848 AD and only parts of the original medieval building have survived. Nevertheless, San Miguel de Lillo is regarded as an important part of the region’s Christian heritage and has been granted World Heritage status. The oldest parts of the building include the portico, the choir entrance and the part of the three naves.

To the west of Aviles stretches the Costa Verde, a long stretch of rugged cliffs, sandy bays and deep river estuaries. Cudillero, the closest village to the airport, has a good selection of places to eat and drink, all crammed together around a small fishing harbour. Further west, Luarca is another tranquil and attractive fishing port.

Covadonga is the gateway to the Parque Nacional de los Picos de Europa, the largest national park in Western Europe. The village’s main landmark is the 19th-century mock-Romanesque cathedral. Outside stands a statue of Pelayo, the Visigoth prince who defeated an army of Moors here in 722 AD.

One of the hottest nightlife spots in Oviedo, this venue is a bar and nightclub all in one. It serves drinks, plays quality party music, and regularly draws a young crowd.

The Bulevar is an entire boulevard in the centre of Oviedo, completely dedicated to clubs and movida. This neighbourhood will challenge even the most hardened party-goers. It is particularly frequented by students of the city, so it is crowded moreover in winter period.

Beloved by locals, this Oviedo bar is a cozy and authentic venue for an evening drink. The unique ambiance is what keeps patrons coming back.

The brewery bar El Lúpulo Feroz is well-known mostly for its impressive selection of beers from every corner of the world. With more that 300 types of beer in its menu, it is one of the best place in Asturias - and in the entire Spain - to enjoy a top quality beer.

Jamón Jamón is a popular local wine bar and gastropub that tends to get crowded in the evenings. Despite the name, vegetarians are very welcome - meat-free tapas abound.

Savanna Lodge is an African-themed lounge bar in Oviedo--quite popular among locals and visitors alike--that is known for its great mojitos.

Next to the beach San Lorenzo in Gijon, you'll find Varsovia, a lively waterfront bar serving a wide selection of spirits and cocktails, which are prepared by spectacular cocktail-making experts. The tasty cocktails are largely completed by the cool and stylish decor.

Calle Uria and the surrounding area is the main shopping destination of Oviedo. The street is lined with beautiful buildings housing a large variety of shops of every kind. If you love shopping or if you are looking for the perfect souvenir, this place fits you perfectly!

Coalla Gourmet is a gourmet store in the heart of Gijon. Deli foods and a great variety of wines are on sale here, and tasting is also possible.

Of the plenty stores that sell delicious treats and baked goods, this one stands out for offering several items that are gluten- and dairy-free, but just as delicious as the regular ones.

When in Oviedo, a stop by the Diego Verdu Monerris sweets shop is a must for everyone. Here you can pick up some of the best turron Spain has to offer. The variety is truly astounding, and the quality impeccable, as can confirm the long history of this parlour.

El Corte Ingles is a country-wide department store chain that offers slightly upscale shopping choices and sells anything you can possibly need while in town.

El Parque Principado, located on the outskirts of town Oviedo, is a 20 minutes ride from the centre (bus L1). It is a large mall where you will find more than 100 shops as well as a great selection of restaurants, bars and cafès and a multi-screen cinema.

This Oviedo boutique specializes on children's items, and is a great place to shop for gifts for the little ones. Items you will find here are children books, educational toys and puzzles.

This market is one of the main and more characteristic commercial point of Avilès. If you are looking for typical fresh products, as fruits, vegetables, meat and other specialties, this is the place where to find them! The market is well-frequented by locals as well as tourists and travelers.

Asturias Airport is located on the N642 highway approximately 14 kilometres west of Aviles and 47 kilometres north of Oviedo. There are regular coach services between the airport and Oviedo, Aviles and Gijon. The buses depart from the airport every hour between 7am-9.20pm. The last bus leaves at 11.30pm. The taxi rank is located outside the terminal. Car rental desks are located on the ground floor of the arrivals hall at Asturias airport.

The best way to get around in the cities is by foot or taxi. You can also catch a bus and they are generally very cheap. RENFE (Spanish Railways) has a comprehensive network of intercity and local trains linking Oviedo with Aviles, Gijon and most other towns and villages in Asturias. www.renfe.es

Within central Oviedo, Aviles and Gijon the easiest way to get around is on foot, as the historic central areas of all three towns are largely pedestrian-only. For longer urban journeys, taxis are plentiful and inexpensive. Radio Taxi Principado:

The standard voltage in Spain is 220 volt.

Gijon: Farmacia Constitución Av Constitución, 54, Gijon, Asturias Avilés: Marcos Aurelio Laviana Lada Calle Rivero, 10, Avilés, Asturias Oviedo: Farmacia Patricia Bartolome Fernandez

There are many post offices around Asturias. Look for the yellow and blue sign. Post Office in Oviedo:

Country code: +34 Area code: 985 (Asturias)